Change Analyst, Cyber

Western Sydney; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff banking offers

Salary sacrifice for onsite parking

Novated leasing

Job summary

Western Sydney University seeks a Change Analyst, Cyber to drive adoption of critical cyber security initiatives across the University. You will assess impacts, readiness and provide evidence-based insights to support change planning and execution within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.

You will translate complex cyber requirements into actionable practices, develop user-focused training and communications, and produce dashboards to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational change and adoption for cyber initiatives.
• Ability to assess stakeholder readiness and adoption impacts.
• Proven ability to develop training materials and communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality change impact assessments across people, processes, systems and ways of working.
• Analyse stakeholder readiness, engagement and adoption data to identify risks, barriers and opportunities.
• Support the Change & Adoption Manager to develop and execute fit-for-purpose change plans, including communication and engagement planning.
• Develop practical, user-focused training, communication and adoption materials that support successful change outcomes.
• Produce meaningful reporting, dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across program teams and stakeholder groups to support readiness and adoption activities.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Training material development

Tools

Office 365

Job description

• Full time, fixed term position until 12 August 2027
• Based at Western’s Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: HEW Level 7 $108,659 – $117,202 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Help drive the successful adoption of critical cyber security initiatives at Western.

The Opportunity

The Change Analyst, Cyber provides specialist expertise to assess organisational people impacts, stakeholder readiness and adoption requirements to support the successful delivery of critical cyber security initiatives across the University.

Working within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and reporting to the Change and Adoption Manager, Cyber Program, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of change planning and execution activities, helping staff understand, engage with, and adopt new technologies, processes, and ways of working.

This role works closely with the organisational change team, cyber security program team, cyber security specialists, and key stakeholders to analyse complex impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and generate evidence-based insights that inform effective change and adoption strategies. You will contribute to the development of user-focused plans, training materials, learning resources, communications and reporting that support readiness and embed sustainable behavioural change across a diverse university environment.

A key aspect of the role is translating complex cyber security requirements into meaningful organisational outcomes. You will synthesise stakeholder feedback, adoption data and readiness insights to identify capability gaps, resistance patterns and opportunities for improvement. Through effective analysis, stakeholder engagement and communication, you will help build confidence, capability and commitment to change across the University.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality change impact assessments across people, processes, systems and ways of working.
• Analyse stakeholder readiness, engagement and adoption data to identify risks, barriers and opportunities.
• Support the Change & Adoption Manager to develop and execute on fit-for-purpose change plans, including communication and engagement planning,
• Develop practical, user-focused training, communication and adoption materials that support successful change outcomes.
• Produce meaningful reporting, dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across program teams and stakeholder groups to support readiness and adoption activities.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Hiring Manager, Tarryn Rennie, Change & Adoption Manager via [e-mail]. Please include the job reference code REF1714F in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm , Sunday 18th October2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy Employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in the opportunity with their current supervisor prior to submitting an application.